captive of my mafia crush

After my fiance’s childhood friend found out I was born with a heart condition, she secretly poured a high-dose energy drink into my champagne. The moment I drank it, my heart started racing, and stabbing pain spread through my chest. In a panic, I tore open my only emergency medication, but the water I used to take it had been swapped with strong lemon water. As soon as I drank it, my face went pale. I lost all strength and collapsed to the ground. “Lemon water’s full of vitamin C. It helps with hangovers and keeps you healthy.” Charlotte Whitmore laughed so hard she nearly doubled over. With her arms crossed, she looked at my fiance, Ethan Cross, the boss of the Rolling Stones. “Ethan, your fiancee’s acting is incredible! “I’ve been a doctor for years, and I’ve never seen anyone react like this to a little champagne and lemon water.” I bit my lip until I tasted blood. The pain made my eyes sting, and I clutched Ethan’s leg. “Honey, please, call an ambulance! I can’t take it anymore…” For a moment, his expression wavered, but the guests quickly cut in. “Come on, stop pretending! Nobody dies from a bit of champagne and lemon water.” “Yeah, you’re just jealous Charlotte got promoted and didn’t want to toast to her.” Ethan’s face turned cold again. He yanked my hand off and stepped away. “Charlotte’s a doctor. You’ll be fine with her here.” I stopped begging and texted my father asking for help

The night before high school graduation, Ethan Luciano pulled me into his bedroom. His hands were rough, his touch demanding, yet my heart overflowed with a decade's worth of unspoken longing. I'd loved Ethan for ten years, and finally, it seemed my silent wishes had come true. Afterwards, as we lay tangled in his sheets, he whispered that he'd marry me after graduation. Once he took over the Luciano family's empire from his father, he'd make me the most cherished woman in the family. I believed him. The next morning, I sat curled up against his bare chest as he casually told my foster brother, Lucas, about us. My cheeks were flushed, and my heart raced, still clinging to the sweetness of the night before. However, then their conversation shifted into Italian. Lucas smirked, leaning back against the doorframe. "Not bad, Young Boss. Your first time, and the school's 'it girl' just threw herself at you. So, how's my little sister taste?" Ethan gave a lazy chuckle. "Looks like an angel, but a freak in the sheets. Who would’ve thought?" The room erupted in low, conspiratorial laughter. Lucas raised a brow. "So, should I call her my little sister or my future sister-in-law?" Ethan’s tone darkened, his arm tightening around my waist for a moment. Then he let out a sigh. "She’s nothing. Just practice," he said, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I’m trying to hook up with the cheer captain, Sylvia Dawson, but I don’t want her thinking I’m clueless in bed. Cynthia Saville’s just a warm-up." He paused. "But don’t tell Sylvia. I don’t need her getting all emotional." They didn't know that I’d spent months secretly learning Italian, preparing for the life I thought I’d share with Ethan. I didn't say a word. Later that day, I quietly withdrew my early decision application to Caltech and applied to MIT instead.

Lexi goes undercover as a mafia king’s long-lost sister to save her kidnapped mother—and destroy him. But nothing goes according to plan. He trusts her. Falls for her.Wants her. And the deeper she goes, the more dangerous it becomes to walk away. Because when the lies fall apart—he’s not letting her go.

Jodie Walsh finds herself transmigrated into a romance novel as the ex-wife who got screwed over. The original character spent five years in an arranged marriage with a CEO tyrant, giving him everything—money, property, her whole heart—only to end up with her family destroyed and herself behind bars. And it gets worse. Her parents, best friend, childhood friends, and basically everyone connected to her was just cannon fodder in the story. Well, time for Jodie to roll up her sleeves and rewrite this mess. Mr. Hotshot CEO? She's going to see how mighty he is after bankruptcy. The pure, innocent female lead? Honey, let's add some darkness to that light. Her parents jumping to their deaths? Not in her version. They'll be doing the disco on her ex-mother-in-law's grave instead. Her bestie killed by her abusive husband? Hmm... such a "wonderful" husband. Let's save him for the female lead's bestie. Her broke aristocratic childhood friends? Here, one business opportunity each, and boom, instant CEOs, easy peasy. And the supposed villain? With that face and those abs? No one's going to object to him being the male protagonist. What's that? You're asking what makes her so badass? Jodie beckons to the mafia boss. "Babe, you tell them." "Simple." Mafia boss grins. "She's the boss lady."

Noah suffered relentless bullying from his adopted younger brother, Lucas, which led to him tumbling off a building. In a twist of fate, his body hits Joe—a mafia godfather who had been trying to save him—as he plummets to the ground, and both of them lose their lives. In order to save Joe, doctors transplant his brain into Noah’s body. Joe decides to keep living his life as Noah—pursuing the dreams he never fulfilled in his youth, while also helping Noah reclaim the life that had been stolen from him by the cruelty of the people in his life.

Chloe is no ordinary real daughter. As the hidden ruler of a harbor empire, mercenary leader and Wall Street tycoon, all villains' powerful backers are her underlings. She takes revenge with ruthless financial and forceful strikes, crushing wealthy rivals effortlessly. The feared mafia lord Leo is utterly devoted to her, kneeling publicly and fighting fiercely for her. Facing capital wars, she bankrupts tycoons in minutes, ending the villains' extravagant wedding with a stunning, crushing trap.

Stella finds herself drawn to her enigmatic boss, Richard Collins, just as her childhood crush and estranged husband, Cooper, suddenly reappears. Torn between the irresistible allure of a dependable CEO and the ghost of a haunting old flame, what choice will she make?

Five years ago, Jeffrey Reid's wife betrayed him, his parents were murdered, his sister was abducted, his family destroyed. He barely escaped with his life. Five years later, he returns after martial training, carrying the oath "A World Without Darkness" as he infiltrates Rising Dragons. At a funeral, Jeffrey defeats assassins barehanded and becomes famous overnight, rising to a head. Jeffrey uses violence to fight violence, eliminating evil wherever he finds it. As his enemies fall one by one and the mastermind behind everything surfaces, he will use his own methods to restore peace to Houndvale City and honor his fallen family.

On the surface, Layla Smith is a well-behaved overseas student, but she’s actually the feared leader of the Titus Sect, unmatched in martial arts. When her grandfather falls ill, she returns home with her bodyguard, Felix Nolan. After marrying Zack Moore, she’s humiliated by him and his friends. Layla smiles coldly—she hasn’t met anyone this foolish in a long time. And then… she strikes.

Five years ago, Jeffrey Reid's wife betrayed him, his parents were murdered, his sister was abducted, his family destroyed. He barely escaped with his life. Five years later, he returns after martial training, carrying the oath "A World Without Darkness" as he infiltrates Rising Dragons. At a funeral, Jeffrey defeats assassins barehanded and becomes famous overnight, rising to a head. Jeffrey uses violence to fight violence, eliminating evil wherever he finds it. As his enemies fall one by one and the mastermind behind everything surfaces, he will use his own methods to restore peace to Houndvale City and honor his fallen family.

Master weaponsmith Wilma Kirby transmigrates into a lovestruck fool in ancient times. Told to marry by twenty or face prison, she sets her sights on the shy, handsome Seth Zeller. When 100,000 troops threaten the Zellers, she forges unstoppable weapons, helps him crush their enemies, and wins both love and family—proving she can handle war, romance, and everything in between.

In the Eldoria legal circle, newcomer Helen Jones was targeted by rumors spread by the opposing lawyer in a case. Sam Liam, who had just returned from Nexa, timely appeared to help. Helen had harbored a secret crush on Sam since high school, and her aspiration to become a lawyer was also inspired by his encouragement back then. So when Sam proposed marriage, she said yes at once. However, her step-sister, Hana Seth, found out about their marriage and, also having a secret crush on Sam, repeatedly targeted Helen. Although the issues were resolved without major trouble, Helen was deeply embroiled in a rumor scandal. Meanwhile, she was admitted to the law graduate program at the University of Nexa, so she decided to leave the law firm to pursue further studies. Sam became an adjunct professor and went with her. Cole Skyler, a law firm partner, traveled to Nexa on business and, upon learning that Helen was studying there, began to target her. But he was impressed by her resilience and eventually changed his attitude, choosing to bless them. Sam and Helen ultimately achieved a happy ending.

After her family is massacred by the Black Dragon Gang, the little girl Grace becomes the top assassin Dove. Now disguised as a mute, she infiltrates enemy territory, biding her time to avenge the victims. With lethal skills, she takes down villains but unexpectedly gets entangled with Jasper York, the heir to the organization she's sworn to destroy. When their paths cross, suspicion and mind games gradually give way to forbidden feelings. Caught between gang fights, psychotic killers, and deadly traps, she manages to balance her mission of revenge against her complicated relationship with Jasper. When her cover is about to unravel, can they join forces to bring down the crime empire?

Ivan Baker went to prison defending his brother, Hayden. Five years later, he hopes for a quiet life, but when Hayden is targeted over Rosen Corp's secrets, Ivan is pulled back into the underworld. With Felix Dunn and Dan Holt, he forms the Trinity Gang, dismantles Rosen Corp from within, confronts mastermind Darius Zale, and finally retires to a new life with Ruby Quinn.

Business elite Marcus Freeman is accidentally electrocuted and wakes up in the body of a gang boss. Knowing his future ends in prison, Marcus decides to use his business acumen to transform his gang, teaching illiterate members to turn the organization legitimate and profitable. Facing scheming traitors within the gang, he exposes their arms-smuggling operation and sends them to jail. Partnering with the beautiful Blair of the Kennedy family, he develops a thriving commercial street. When Calvin of the Wood family pursues Blair, Marcus outsmarts him and,leveraging his knowledge of the future and technology, grows his enterprise, defeats the Wood Group, and successfully converts his gang into a legal business, rising to become a commercial titan alongside Blair.

Chelsea Swanson and Jude Lewis have been married for three years, but not many knew about it. During the day, she was his employee, satisfying his every whim. At night, she was the President's wife, lying in a custom-made sofa designed by Jude in his mansion, and playing with his dog.However, only he could lord her around. If anyone were to humiliate or bully her, he would stand up for her and crush them to pieces.

As a child, Sherry Louis was rescued from the streets and adopted by Tyler Louis.Foreseeing a family calamity, her master took her in, trained her in martial arts, and sent her abroad for experience. Years later, she had risen as the Divine Phoenix. Upon learning of her foster father's death and the oppression of her siblings by their relatives, Sherry returns home. Now a formidable force, she is ready to confront and crush all who stand against her family.

Once the world's deadliest assassin, Hope retires for her mother. Back home, she finds her mom, kidnapped for 15 years, is being bullied. Hope unleashes her power to destroy the abusers and reclaim all that was stolen from her mom, vowing to be her protector.